$949,000
About this home
2025 ROOF, 2023 SOLAR PANELS, 2020 HVAC. NO HOA. OUT OF ALL FLOOD ZONES & VETERAN OWNED. Located right in the heart of Tampa and sitting on a rare 0.20 acre lot, this exceptional property at 4202 N Howard Ave offers an unbeatable combination of modern efficiency, top-tier security, and prime location. Rest easy knowing the home is a fortress, being a block on slab concrete construction built for Florida weather. Featuring an open floor plan, the spacious layout boasts 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, providing ample space and comfort for a large or growing family. Energy efficiency, pristine water quality, and total peace of mind are built right in, thanks to solar panels installed in 2023, a roof from May of 2025, a whole-house water purification system, and an entire-home security camera system. Step outside to enjoy outdoor living in the completely fenced in rear yard with white vinyl fencing, offering total privacy. Inside, the beautifully remodeled kitchen serves as the stylish centerpiece of the home, perfect for both daily living and entertaining. Best of all, you are just minutes away from the premier shopping and dining at Hyde Park Village and International Plaza, as well as the convenience of Tampa International Airport. About a mile and a half south is Tampa's famous SoHo district, meaning you are incredibly close to SoHo nightlife and dining. Adding to its exceptional family and lifestyle appeal, the home is located within walking distance to the Hillsborough River and Raymond James Stadium! It is also near highly accessible local schools—including Tampa Bay Boulevard Elementary, Roland Park K-8 Magnet School, Madison Middle, Jefferson High School, and Hillsborough Community College. The only thing missing is you!
Property details
- MLS
- Stellar MLS
- MLS #
- MFRTB8514608
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- RIO VISTA
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 63
- On market date
- June 4, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 3.5
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.2 acres
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 906
- Student:teacher ratio
- 19.7:1
- District
- HILLSBOROUGH
- Enrollment
- 820
- Student:teacher ratio
- 18.6:1
- District
- HILLSBOROUGH
- Enrollment
- 214
- Student:teacher ratio
- 107.0:1
- District
- HILLSBOROUGH
Walkability
Blended score for TAMPA's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Market position
How this listing compares to current activity in TAMPA, from live MLS data.
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Data source: Listing information provided by Stellar MLS (mfrmls) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 6, 2026.
Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.